subject: What to Look for in Handheld Steamers [print this page] Finding the best garment steamer is not that difficult. One telling sign that a steamer is reliable is if it could produce ample steam that is continuous. This means that it is reliable in helping you out with your wrinkled clothes. If you travel a lot, make sure that you purchase a steamer that is small and light weight. This would save you a lot of luggage space, not to mention the burden of carrying very heavy baggage.